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The Mitchell Institute hosts some of the most senior leaders and thought influencers of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Department of Defense for an intimate hour-long discussion on the pressing issues of the hour as well as long-term strategic visions. The live sessions are attended by a broad swath of individuals from the Department of Defense, Capitol Hill, defense industry, and academia who influence defense policy and budget, and they receive wide press coverage.
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Small Satellites: Answering the Call for Space Superiority | Policy Paper Release
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Key Takeaways:
- SmallSats will be an essential element to deliver space superiority within the construct of Competitive Endurance
- Improvements in space domain awareness and responsible counterspace operations are possible with SmallSats
- The low cost, rapid development timelines, and versatility of SmallSats can keep the Space Force ahead of competitors and adversaries
- Changes to space acquisition, operations, and sustainment will enable the full adoption of SmallSats into the space architecture